Congratulations must go to all the runners who turned out on Sunday. Not only was it a great turnout, but more importantly it was one of Halstead's best performances for years!
The absence of John on race day, together with some stellar performances across the field from others mean that it's all to play for in the men's handicap.
In the women's handicap a great run by Peri saw here smash her target position and leap frog to the top of the leaderboard. Will she be caught in the final race?
Remember that the last race is mere weeks away, and you have to be in it to win it!
Men:
John Markham 130
Phil Davies 128
Don English 102
Mick Purkiss 90
Mike Grealy 76
Stuart Ellis 73
Gavin Allen 64
Andy Carter 58
Matt Ranson 54
Stuart Prestney 52
Sam Wolton 46
Andrew Warner 30
Bradley Doe 26
Nathan Roulson 24
Mark Armitage 14
Chris Hill 10
Andrew Bailey 7
Women:
Peri Collins 42
Wendy Carter 36
Maxine Rodwell 34
Lorraine Garnham 32
Hazel Buist 28
Jo Roulson 13
Carol Hill 12
Teresa Challis 5
Halstead Road Runner Don English completed a Police cross country at Richmond Park in London. Don stormed the 7.1 mile course and finished in 10th place overall and 2nd in the over 50 category.
On Sunday Halstead Road Runners travelled to the Ipswich cross country hosted by running club Ipswich JAFFA. This was the fifth race in the Winter cross country series sponsored by 53-12 of Colchester
The Junior course was short, flat and muddy and combined with the cold weather it was going to be a fast race. The young squad proved that once again they were the ones to beat. Winning three out of the six age categories and the top three runners placed in the top 10. The Junior team currently lie in first position in the league with only one more race to go!
4th Luke Allen (1st Under 13 boy)
6th Emma Lovegrove (1st Under 13 girl)
9th James Walker (3rd Under 13 boy)
12th Freddie Trevanion (2nd Under 11 boy)
22nd Tom Baslingdon
25th Vicky Lovegrove (1st Under 11 girl)
27th Henry Trevanion
32nd Hayden Challis
34th Matthew Allen
36th Kinza Lewis
45th Samual Jones
52nd Daisy Partridge
The senior team scored impressively. Finishing as 4th Mens team and 5th Womens team giving a 4th overall in Pool A. This was the teams highest placing this season. Well done to all!
Women:
25th Lorraine Garnham
27th Hazel Buist
29th Maxine Rodwell
47th Peri Collins
57th Carol Hill
58th Jo Roulson
Men:
5th Gavin Allen
21st Stewart Ellis
34th Phil Davies
51st Nathan Roulson
54th Don English
63rd Sam Wolton
65th Matthew Ranson
85th Mike Grealy
106th Andy Carter
130th Chris Hill
For senior membership enquiries please call Club Captain Wayne Kern 07801 722794 and for juniors (8-15 year olds) please contact Peri Collins 01787 223150.
Thanks
Matthew Ranson
HRR Press and Publicity Officer
Halstead Road Runner Mike Grealy completed the Benfleet 15 in mild but very windy conditions. Mike stopped the clock in 2 hours and 5 seconds giving him 101st position and 7th over 50. The new course involved two loops up and down the Hadleigh Downs then several miles along the seawall. There were 446 finishers in this popular race hosted by Benfleet Running Club.
For senior membership enquiries please call Club Captain Wayne Kern 07801 722794 and for juniors (8-15 year olds) please contact Peri Collins 01787 223150.
Thanks,
Matthew Ranson
HRR Press and Publicity Officer
The best attended race of the season so far also saw an excellent turn out for us, as we fielded full men's and women's teams.
John Markham maintains his lofty position atop the rankings, whilst Phil Davies' excellent season continues as he is currently placed second.
Well done to all!
Men:
John Markham 130
Phil Davies 113
Mick Purkiss 90
Don English 69
Gavin Allen 62
Mike Grealy 54
Stuart Prestney 52
Sam Wolton 37
Stuart Ellis 35
Matt Ranson 34
Andrew Warner 30
Andy Carter 27
Bradley Doe 26
Nathan Roulson 17
Mark Armitage 14
Andrew Bailey 7
Chris Hill 5
Women:
Wendy Carter 36
Hazel Buist 28
Maxine Rodwell 27
Peri Collins 10
Lorraine Garnham 7
Carol Hill 5
Teresa Challis 5
Jo Roulson 5
As usual a full and more detailed copy of the results can be found on the notice board in the club house.
Halstead Road Runner Juniors are continuing their success after winning the 4th race of the 53-12 Cross Country League in Hadleigh.
Leading the Halstead team home was Luke Allen in his first race since a foot injury which he sustained before Christmas. Allen had a super race and was hot on the heels of Suffolk County Champion Alex Baxter but did not quite have the distance to catch him on the final straight but settled for a well earned second position.
Following a great run at the Essex County Champs last weekend Emma Lovegrove continued her good form to finish next for Halstead in a very credible 3rd position. Young Freddie Trevanion continues to impress with a strong run to finish 8th. Both Emma and Freddie are currently first girl and boy in the league with 5 points each.
Tom Baslingdon, Henry Trevanion, Vicky Lovegrove and Hayden Challis continue to run well with other good performances from Matthew Allen, Kinza Lewis, Katie Armitage, Samuel Jones, Charlotte Armitage and Brook Greatorex. Mention must also go to Kathryn Lawrence in her cross country debut for Halstead.
2nd Luke Allen (2nd U13)
3rd Emma Lovegrove (1st U13)
8th Freddie Trevanion (1st U11)
12th Tom Baslingdon
18th Vicky Lovegrove (1st U11)
19th Henry Trevanion
25th Hayden Challis
27th Kinza Lewis
28th Matthew Allen
51st Samuel Jones
52nd Katie Armitage
53rd Kathryn Lawence
54th Brook Greatorex
56th Charlotte Armitage
Photo attached: back from L to R Kathryn, Kinza, Katie, Luke, Henry, Vicky
Front L to R Charlotte, Brook, Freddie, Matthew, Emma.
The Seniors raced immediately afterwards with Gavin Allen once again leading the Club home. A special mention must go to the Halstead ladies who once again put out a FULL team despite injuries and illness. Thanks to Hadleigh Hares for organising a very challenging 5 mile race!
Full HRR results:
Senior Female:
20th Maxine Rodwell
39th Hazel Buist
56th Peri Collins
64th Jo Roulson
Senior Male:
8th Gavin Allen
31st Stewart Ellis
38th Stuart Prestney
44th Phil Davies
61st Nathan Roulson
64th Sam Wolton
66th Don English
76th Matthew Ranson
84th Mark Armitage
93rd Mike Grealy
150th John Markham
183rd Murray Brid
185th Mick Purkiss
For senior membership enquiries please call Club Captain Wayne Kern 07801 722794 and for juniors (8-15 year olds) please contact Peri Collins 01787 223150.
Halstead Road Runner Gavin Allen kick started 2012 by competing in his first ever fell race, the Nine Standards Yomp in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. In a field of over 100 experienced fell runners and with a climb of over 2000 feet ahead, Allen worked hard and paced himself well to finish in an amazing 8th position.
Closer to home Allen also competed in the Essex County Championships in Basildon, the 12k course saw some of the best athletes in the county, Allen again raced well in a field of over 170 athletes to finish in 34th position. Allen competed for Braintree AC.
For senior membership enquiries please call Club Captain Wayne Kern 07801 722794 and for juniors (8-15 year olds) please contact Peri Collins 01787 223150.
Thanks
Matthew Ranson
HRR Press and Publicity Officer
Halstead Road Runners Stuart Prestney and Stewart Ellis completed the Ely 10k on New Years Eve. In windy conditions Stuart Prestney ran another PB (personal best) in 37:44. Stewart Ellis followed close behind in 37:59.
On Boxing Day HRR hosted the annual Turkey Trot which is a 3.5 mile handicap race around Halstead. The race winner Dan Smith was presented with a glass trophy in memory of the much loved and missed Fred Humphrey. See photograph in post below.
For senior membership enquiries please call Club Captain Wayne Kern 07801 722794 and for juniors (8-15 year olds) please contact Peri Collins 01787 223150.
Thanks
Matthew Ranson
HRR Press and Publicity Officer
Another solid performance from our senior team saw us finish ahead of Great Bentley in the men's pool! Although we could not quite match the amazing performances of the juniors.
Current standings of the Winter Handicap are as follows (watch out John Markham!):
Men:
John Markham 89
Phil Davies 86
Mick Purkiss 65
Don English 48
Gavin Allen 47
Stuart Prestney 45
Mike Grealy 40
Andrew Warner 30
Andy Carter 27
Bradley Doe 26
Matt Ranson 25
Sam Wolton 24
Nathan Roulson 10
Andrew Bailey 7
Stuart Ellis 7
Mark Armitage 7
Chris Hill 5
Women:
Wendy Carter 36
Hazel Buist 21
Maxine Rodwell 17
Lorraine Garnham 7
Carol Hill 5
Peri Collins 5
Teresa Challis 5
It would be really good if we could get a few runners out for the National Cross Country Championships on Saturday 25th February. However, the closing date is fast approaching!!
If you would like to run, please let me know by next Friday, 23rd December latest and pay me the £6 entry fee as soon as convenient.
The venue is Parliament Hill Fields, Hampstead Heath, London and it is a mass participation event, not just for elite runners. The 5 mile womens race is at 2:20pm followed by the mens 7.5 mile race at 3:00pm.
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